Staff Nurse - Operating Room - 1.0 FTE - D/E - LHDCMC at Luminis Health
Lanham, MDFull-timeLH Doctors Comm Med Ctr - Operating RoomPosted about 2 months ago
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">OR RN II</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Position Objective:</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">The Registered Nurse in surgery provides expert, professional nursing care to patients during the perioperative course. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients throughout surgical intervention. The RN in surgery will supervise Operating Room Technicians and ancillary personnel. The primary responsibility of the RN will be to perform the duties of a circulator in the Operating Room. The RN may also be competent in the role of a scrub nurse and perform the duties of that role, as staffing requires.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Job Responsibilities:</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Clinical Decision-Making / Judgment</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">The nurse applies expert clinical knowledge to ensure safe and effective perioperative care. Responsibilities include:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care throughout the surgical experience.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Performing comprehensive preoperative assessments, including verification of the procedure, operative site, allergies, and risk factors.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Applying the nursing process effectively with attention to patient safety, sterile technique, and evidence-based standards.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Organizing and reprioritizing patient care based on clinical changes and environmental factors.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Monitoring patients intraoperatively, including EKG, vital signs, and sedation levels, and responding promptly to emergent situations such as codes or airway compromise.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Administering medications, managing pain, and performing unit-specific technical skills (e.g., moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring).</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Ensuring aseptic technique, accurate sponge and needle counts, and specimen handling per protocol.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Preparing and positioning patients safely for procedures.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Nurse–Patient Family Relationships</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">The nurse fosters therapeutic relationships with patients and families to promote trust, comfort, and learning. Responsibilities include:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Introducing self and role to the patient and family in the preoperative area, assuring the patient of nursing presence throughout the procedure.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Demonstrating compassion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Assessing patient and family learning needs, readiness, and potential barriers to understanding.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Developing and implementing individualized teaching plans that address physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Providing thorough and accurate handoff reports to PACU staff to ensure continuity of care.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Clinical Scholarship</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">The nurse maintains professional competence and contributes to quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Meeting all continuing education requirements and remaining current with evolving health care practices.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Participating in unit and organizational quality improvement, clinical practice improvement, and risk management activities.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Supporting evidence-based practice by adhering to organizational policies, standards, and benchmarks.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Updating and maintaining accuracy of surgeon preference cards to enhance efficiency and safety.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Clinical Leadership</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">The nurse contributes to team effectiveness through guidance, mentorship, and shared decision-making. Responsibilities include:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Supervising Operating Room Technicians and ancillary personnel to ensure quality care delivery.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Delegating tasks appropriately and evaluating delegated activities for patient outcomes.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Educating, orienting, and mentoring new staff members within the department.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Actively participating in shared governance and contributing to departmental decision-making.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Utilizing real-time electronic documentation to maintain accurate patient records.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Communicating effectively with surgical, anesthesia, and leadership teams regarding patient care and equipment needs.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Professional Practice & Teamwork</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Some responsibilities extend beyond direct patient care and fit best within a broader domain of professional practice. These include:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Assisting anesthesia personnel with supply and medication readiness, induction, and procedural support.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Supporting patient transport to and from the operating room.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Assisting with securing dressings, transferring patients post-procedure, and supporting recovery.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Participating in room turnover, cleaning, and restocking of instruments and supplies.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Offering assistance to other operating rooms and departments as time and need allow.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Keeping leadership informed about equipment repairs or supply needs.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Representing the hospital and surgical services professionally both at work and within the community.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Educational/Experience Requirements:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Adherence to the credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the nursing bylaws.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Minimum 2 years of operating room experience</span></p><p style="margin: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Required License/Certifications:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">BLS, ACLS- American Heart Association Health Provider</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Certification preferred</span></p><p style="margin: 0in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Employees in this position may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. The role requires sustained concentration on moderate to fine details and the ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be able to hear normal sounds, even with background noise, and maintain attention to schedules, tasks, and ongoing activities. The position involves prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Staff must be able to conceptualize and carry out tasks effectively and adhere to radiation safety precautions, with protective equipment provided. Work is primarily on the day shift with rotating on-call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$39</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$60 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Luminis Health Benefits Overview:<br></strong></span>• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance<br>• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)<br>• Paid Time Off<br>• Tuition Assistance Benefits<br>• Employee Referral Bonus Program<br>• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees<br>• Wellness Programs<br>• Employee Assistance Programs and more<br>*Benefit offerings based on employment status</p>
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